20 years of piano experience and 1 1/2 years of teaching experience, with a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance (Summa cum Laude) from Arizona State University. My philosophy is that a love of music must come first, and that teachers ought to help students become independent learners as soon as possible. I strive to leave students with a feeling of genuine excitement after every lesson so they are eager to practice and develop out of their own interest. To accomplish this, I incorporate a variety of activities into lessons, including music theory, improvisation, composition, listening assignments, singing, dancing, and demonstration